Obeché

Obeché


Other names: Samba, Wawa, Ayous, Arere, M'bado


Botanical name: Triplochiton scleroxylon


Density: Green 540 - 710 kg/m3

     Seasoned 390 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Not durable


Grain: Straight or Slightly / occasionally Interlocked


Texture: Medium


Heartwood: Whitish - pale straw


Sapwood: No clear distinction


Sawing: Easy (Slight blunting effect)


Drying: Rapid

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Not Difficult


Wood bending: Moderate


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good


Finishing: Good but filling is advisable


End uses: Interior joinery (Mouldings), light furniture conponents, Plywood